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2007 Acura RDX
Date Published: 4/15/08

2007 Acura RDX
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MSRP:
$32,995 - 36,495

Invoice:
$30,159 - 33,436

Class:
Compact Sport-utility Vehicle
2007 Acura RDX
Expert Rating Summary
Category Base w/Tech. Pkg. Rating (See All
Ratings)
Compact Sport-utility Vehicle Average Rating
Acceleration 6 4.6
Fuel Economy 4 5
Ride Quality 4 5
Steering/Handling/Braking 6 4.8
Quietness 6 4.5
Controls 6 5.6
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 7 6.1
Room/Comfort (rear) 5 4.8
Cargo Room 7 7.2
Value within Class 4 5.5
Total Score: 55 53.1
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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2007 Acura RDX Review
Acura introduces its first compact SUV for 2007, a five-seat wagon powered by the company's first turbocharged engine. RDX is 4 inches shorter in wheelbase and 10 inches shorter overall than Acura's seven-passenger MDX. RDX's only engine is a 240-hp turbo 4-cyl. It links to a 5-speed automatic transmission. RDX has Acura's Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) that apportions power between the rear wheels to enhance cornering stability. ABS and traction/antiskid control are standard, as are front side airbags and curtain side airbags. Also standard are dual-zone automatic climate control, leather upholstery with heated front seats, and a 6.5-inch dashboard screen that displays audio and climate information. A Technology Package version includes wireless cell phone link and a navigation system.
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Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Among utility vehicles, Compact SUVs are typically the least costly and offer the best fuel economy. Most utilize a car-type chassis and are not designed for heavy-duty, off-road use. Nearly all are five-passenger vehicles.

Our Best Buys include the Honda CR-V and Suzuki Grand Vitara. Our Recommended picks are the Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, and Toyota RAV4.

New or significantly redesigned models include the Acura RDX, Honda CR-V, Jeep Compass, Patriot, and Wrangler, and Mitsubishi Outlander.
News
The RDX may be in line for a "clean diesel" engine that Honda plans for U.S. sale by 2009. Actually, Honda is developing both 4-cyl and V6 diesels for a variety of vehicles in an effort to reduce CO2 emissions across its entire fleet. Honda hasn't yet said which if any diesel the RDX might get, but we'd bet on the 4-cyl unit, possibly with a turbocharger.
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